Planet Coaster 2 System Requirements
Planet Coaster 2, released Nov 6, 2024, is a simulation / strategy game from Frontier Developments. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Planet Coaster 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6600K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Planet Coaster 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K | Intel Core i7-10700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
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Best GPU for Planet Coaster 2
Full GPU guide →Planet Coaster 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
~$310NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Planet Coaster 2
Full CPU guide →Planet Coaster 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-10700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Planet Coaster 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Planet Coaster 2 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Planet Coaster 2?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Planet Coaster 2?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Planet Coaster 2's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Planet Coaster 2?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 is well ahead of Planet Coaster 2's Intel Core i7-10700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Planet Coaster 2?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Planet Coaster 2?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Planet Coaster 2 need?
- Planet Coaster 2 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for Planet Coaster 2?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.